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Daimler Super V8

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

T40 DSEMOT history

T40 DSE is a blue petrol Daimler Super V8 first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 82,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,530 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 DSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Daimler
Model
Super V8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 DSE was last recorded at 82,530 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,382 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
148 miles
Average per year
2,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,530 miles
  • 2025 – 82,382 miles
  • 2024 – 82,157 miles
  • 2023 – 79,511 miles
  • 2022 – 77,969 miles
  • 2021 – 76,256 miles
  • 2020 – 75,695 miles
  • 2019 – 72,629 miles
  • 2018 – 69,830 miles
  • 2017 – 66,807 miles
  • 2016 – 63,528 miles
  • 2015 – 60,332 miles
  • 2014 – 58,327 miles
  • 2013 – 55,225 miles
  • 2012 – 52,680 miles
  • 2011 – 49,824 miles
  • 2010 – 45,883 miles
  • 2009 – 42,327 miles
  • 2008 – 39,600 miles
  • 2007 – 36,044 miles
  • 2006 – 32,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,530 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,530 miles (+148)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,530 miles
    Test number
    471736030382
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass82,382 miles (+225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    82,382 miles
    Test number
    235533309944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass82,157 miles (+2,646)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    82,157 miles
    Test number
    726737597384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass79,511 miles (+1,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,511 miles
    Test number
    722072686909
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass77,969 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,969 miles
    Test number
    570053723954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,256 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,256 miles
    Test number
    841954691720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,695 miles (+3,066)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,695 miles
    Test number
    193637231045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,629 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,629 miles
    Test number
    343681493843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,830 miles (+3,023)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,830 miles
    Test number
    532827774388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,807 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,807 miles
    Test number
    205055455881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,528 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,528 miles
    Test number
    438400533525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,332 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,332 miles
    Test number
    189994845065
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  13. Pass60,332 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,332 miles
    Test number
    555744945039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,327 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,327 miles
    Test number
    359305354072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail58,324 miles (+3,099)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,324 miles
    Test number
    846502154010
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass55,225 miles (+2,545)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,225 miles
    Test number
    448944343074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,680 miles (+2,856)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,680 miles
    Test number
    569090642018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,824 miles (+3,941)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,824 miles
    Test number
    797875851036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,883 miles (+3,556)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,883 miles
    Test number
    590407750085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,327 miles (+2,727)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,327 miles
    Test number
    801105159097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,600 miles (+3,556)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,600 miles
    Test number
    502714848096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,044 miles
    Test number
    974752657037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,038 miles (+4,016)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,038 miles
    Test number
    120322557407
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  24. Pass32,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,022 miles
    Test number
    573740266079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 DSE

Does T40 DSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 DSE is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 DSE?
The MOT on T40 DSE is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 DSE done?
T40 DSE was recorded at 82,530 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 2,507 miles a year.
Has T40 DSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 DSE has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on T40 DSE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T40 DSE find?
T40 DSE passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side; front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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